James Whitfield

James Whitfield is Archysport's racket sports and golf specialist, bringing a global perspective to tennis, badminton, and golf coverage. Based between London and Singapore, James has covered Grand Slam tournaments, BWF World Tour events, and major golf championships on five continents. His reporting combines on-the-ground access with deep knowledge of the technical and strategic elements that separate elite athletes from the rest of the field. James is fluent in English, French, and Mandarin, giving him unique access to athletes across the global tennis and badminton circuits.

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French Championships: Badminton Future & Insights

French Badminton Phenom Christo Popov Aims for More History in Caen Caen, France – The roar of the crowd, the lightning-fast rallies, the strategic brilliance – it’s the stuff of badminton dreams.And for French badminton fans, christo Popov is living that dream, pushing the boundaries of what’s possible on the court. Fresh off a historic … Read more

Classes for All Ages | Learn & Grow

The sport of Pickleball has been sweeping the nation for quite a few years now, as it’s still the fastest-growing sport in the U.S. Pickleball combines elements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton that can be played by almost everyone at any skill or athletic level. Casper isn’t exempt from the Pickleball craze; as a … Read more

SPPHONEIX Badminton Shuttlecocks – 12 Pack Nylon Birdies

SPPHONEIX 12-Pack Nylon Yellow Badminton Shuttlecocks with Strong Durability Fast-Speed Badminton Birdies Balls Model 501 Share: Found a lower price? Let us know. Although we can’t match every price reported, we’ll use your feedback to ensure that our prices remain competitive. Where did you see a lower price? Fields with an asterisk * are required … Read more

World No. 13 Wins Return to National Team | Tennis 365

The first round of Davis Cup qualifying for men’s tennis, “Great Britain vs. Norway” (Norway/Oslo, Hard), was held on the 5th and 6th, with Great Britain winning 4 wins and 0 losses, advancing to the second qualifying round. J. Draper (Great Britain), ranked 13th in the world, returned to the tournament for the first time … Read more

AMPA Boosts Active Recreation Initiatives

Dear families, From the IES Sabino Berthelot we want to thank the AMPA the donation of sports equipment for our students. Thanks to this contribution, we continue to promote the practice of sports, healthy living habits and active recreation, creating spaces where our students can enjoy, move and share moments of coexistence. This new material … Read more

Pickleball in Gran Canaria: First Courts Open!

The mayor of Las Palmas de Gran Canaria, Carolina Dariasinaugurated this Friday the first municipal tracks of pickleball from the Canary Islands. This new infrastructure is located in the annex to the Carla Suárez tennis courts, within the López Socas Sports Complex. The initiative, promoted through the Municipal Institute for the Promotion of Physical Activity … Read more

Jim Kozimor: Curling at the Milan Cortina Olympics 2026

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) – The Winter Olympic Opening ceremonies kick off Friday on WSMV4, and as the games begin, a local resident will be walking us through the sport of curling. Nashville-based NBC Sports Play-by-Play Announcer Jim Kozimor will be walking fans through the sport of curling. Our Marius Payton spoke with Emmy Award-winning play-by-play … Read more